Treating plantar warts can be painful, especially when liquid nitrogen is used, and can occasionally cause a blister which, on the sole, can be very uncomfortable. Not to be used in patients who are hypersensitive to salicylic acid (or other NSAIDs) or to any excipients in section 6.1 Salicylates should be given with caution to breast-feeding mothers because of the possible risk of Reye’s syndrome in nursing infants and there is no data on the use of topical salicylic acid in breast feeding women. Therefore the use of this product during pregnancy is contraindicated. Salicylic acid is readily absorbed through the skin, and symptoms of acute systemic salicylate poisoning have been reported after excessive use. Symptoms include thirst, lethargy, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, sweating, nausea and vomiting, headache,tachyp­noea, psychiatric disturbances and confusion.

Plantar warts (verrucas) – British Skin Foundation

Your child’s doctor may also freeze the verruca so that it falls off a few weeks later. Sometimes this can take a few sessions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist Do not use same pumice stone, nail file and or nail clippers for your warts and your healthy skin and nails. There is no guaranteed cure, but some treatments can help to clear warts. The best chance of cure is in young people who have not had their warts for very long. If you have an illness that affects your immunity or are taking immunosuppressant medication, treatment can be less successful. Most verrucas will clear with time and can be left untreated if not causing problems. When deciding whether to treat plantar warts or not, the following should be considered:Not to be used on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, genital warts or warts on the face or mucous membranes or to large areas of the body. Each medicated plaster contains 10% w/w Salicylic Acid to help remove the verruca. The skin friendly self adhesive all in one felt pad removes pressure to immediately comfort the area. Benefit Superdrug Verruca Treatment is clinically proven to remove verrucas. four medicated plasters and one protective plaster help relieve pressure and resolve the verruca. Features

How should I get rid of a verruca or wart? - BBC - Home

Discontinue use and remove plaster if excessive discomfort or irritation is experienced or if sensitivity develops. There is no data on the use of topical salicylic acid in pregnant women. Therefore the use of this product during pregnancy is contraindicated. Treatment options include over-the-counter treatments such as creams, gels, skin paints and medicated plasters containing salicylic acid. Cold sprays which can freeze the verruca are another over-the-counter option. The chance of infection increases if your child’s skin is wet or damaged. After becoming infected, it can take weeks or sometimes months for a verruca to appear. Pharmacotherapeutic group: other dermatological preparations; Wart and anti-corm preparations; ATC Code: D11AFVERRUCA REMOVAL SYSTEM 40% W/W MEDICATED PLASTERS, SCHOLL VERRUCA REMOVAL SYSTEM 40% W/W MEDICATED PLASTERS - summary of medicine characteristics Scholl Verruca Removal System 40% w/w Medicated Plasters -15 Washproof Plasters 15 Medicated Discs x3 Warts on the soles of the feet are called verrucas. They’re quite common, as nearly one in three children or young people have them. They may be painful, but usually aren't harmful and generally clear up on their own. The medicated disc contains the active ingredient which acts on the verruca, while the cover plaster is to protect the area of treatment.